2023 In Review – May: Popular eateries close; Harry Hartog arrives in Penrith
Two well-known eateries confirm their closure, the Panthers celebrate a special anniversary and Council axes a major project. All that and more in May 2023...
Nine years since Sydney Siege brought a city to a standstill
On the ninth anniversary of the Sydney Siege, we revisit extraordinary audio of our Managing Editor, Troy Dodds, covering the dramatic conclusion on Sydney's 2UE.
“Like toddlers arguing”: Long-promised East West Connector Road remains in limbo
Residents are becoming increasingly frustrated that a piece of critical infrastructure, which was promised years ago, remains undelivered.
Police circle in on alleged donut thief
Police have charged a Penrith woman following the alleged theft of a donut truck last month.
Penrith Beach locks in official opening date
Penrith Beach will open next Tuesday - when temperatures are set to soar to 42 degrees in the local area.
2023 In Review – April: Penrith falls silent, tragedy at Nepean Hospital
As we continue our look back on 2023, here's the stories that made headlines in April...
How TikTok’s unbreakable friendship started at Penrith South Public School
Sean Skeels and Marley Whatarau’s friendship has taken them on a rollercoaster ride which has made them known all over the world.
Panthers stars make surprise visit to Nepean Hospital
Christmas came early for sick kids at Nepean Hospital, with players from the premiership-winning Penrith Panthers paying them a visit this morning.
Penrith named one of state’s drink driving hotspots
Penrith has been named as one of the state’s drink driving hotspots, with 339 motorists caught over the limit this year.
Near and far, there’s lots to do over the holidays
The school holidays are almost here again, so it’s a good time to start planning how you’ll keep the family entertained.
Legendary baby doc John Pardey calls time on 34-year career
He's delivered more than 10,000 babies - but it's time for a new chapter for John Pardey.
Pink Up Penrith surpasses major fundraising milestone
This year’s Pink Up Penrith campaign has raised more than $100,000 to help fund McGrath Foundation nurses at Nepean Hospital.
2023 In Review – March: Ayres falls, trains plunged into chaos
We look back on the stories that were dominating the headlines in March 2023.
Accessibility issues raised ahead of beach’s opening
Penrith City Council has raised serious concerns about accessibility issues at Penrith Beach, which is due to open later this month.
Police search for missing 10-year-old girls
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate two missing girls who may be in Penrith.
Woman dies in workplace incident at Erskine Park
Police and SafeWork NSW are investigating the death of a woman at an Erskine Park bakery.
New in blue: Fresh recruits start work in Penrith
Five new officers have started work with Nepean Local Area Command after graduating earlier this month.
2023 In Review – February: Labor lays claim in Penrith, Panthers fall to St Helens
A World Club Challenge that ends in heartbreak, as the State Election campaign heats up. Here's what we were talking about in February.
Firefighters win battle against scrap metal yard blaze
Fire crews have returned control of a major fire scene in a scrap metal yard at St Marys back to its operators.
Man sentenced over historic indecent assault
A man already behind bars on other offences has been given a two year community corrections order after a judge found him guilty of an historic indecent assault.